Greater Phoenix at SEMICON West

Your hub for what to know about the semiconductor industry in Greater Phoenix.

Greater Phoenix has been a leader in semiconductor development since 1949 when Motorola first opened a facility in the region. This legacy company set the stage for Greater Phoenix to house companies such as onsemi, NXP Semiconductors and Microchip Technology and secure investments of billions of dollars from giants such as Intel and TSMC. The region’s engineering workforce, education partnerships, business-friendly operating environment and deep manufacturing history have positioned it to emerge as a global semiconductor manufacturing hub.

By the Numbers

#1

Metro for Semiconductor Supply Chain Investment since 2020

#4

Largest semiconductor industry workforce in the nation

38000

Students currently enrolled in engineering programs

176000

Jobs in occupations relevant to semiconductors

An Ecosystem Built for Growth

With an increasingly strong semiconductor presence in Greater Phoenix, a strong workforce with an exceptional talent pool, a supportive tax environment and low operating costs compared to competitor markets, both new-to-market and existing semiconductor operations can find success in Greater Phoenix.

Explore Greater Phoenix’s Semiconductor Ecosystem

Click the interactive map below to explore the major players in the market.

Dive Into the Data

Gain access to the latest data and insights on semiconductor growth in Greater Phoenix, showcasing the region’s expanding ecosystem, talent pipeline and competitive advantages driving industry success.

Semiconductor Ecosystem Overview (PDF)

Future of Semiconductors (PDF)

GPEC & Regional Partners at SEMICON West

Our team of professionals are ready to provide confidential, expert support to companies as they plan their expansion and relocation strategies, including labor and economic impact data and analytics, streamlined real estate searches, and connectivity to decision makers. Put simply, we support businesses expanding or relocating to Greater Phoenix.

Thomas Maynard

Interim CEO

Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC)

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Sean Fogarty

Vice President, International Business Development

Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC)

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Casey Gilchrist

Vice President, International Business Development

Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC)

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Zach Venvertloh

Vice President, Business Development

Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC)

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Jennifer Stein

Economic Development & Tourism Director

City of Avondale

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Ryan Kaup

Economic Development Director

City of Avondale

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Cheryl Covert, CEcD

Assistant Economic Development & Tourism Director

City of Avondale

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Jamie Lyn Gonzales

Business Development Manager

City of Avondale

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Carter Wright

Business Development Manager

City of Avondale

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Micah Miranda

Director of Economic Development

City of Chandler

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Chelsey Faggiano

Project Manager

City of Chandler

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Chandler Escalante

Workforce Project Manager

City of Chandler

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Joseph Abeita

Research Associate

City of Chandler

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Joe Stewart

Senior Business Development Manager

City of Goodyear

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TJ Coulter

Business Development Manager

City of Goodyear

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Robert Ito

Business Development Manager

City of Goodyear

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Christian Price

Economic Growth Officer

City of Maricopa

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Ben Snow, CEcD

Deputy Economic Development Director

City of Mesa

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Nick Juszczak

Senior Economic Development Project Manager

City of Mesa

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Matt Brandon

Economic Development Officer

Maricopa County

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Marissa Garnett, CEcD

Economic Development Project Manager

Town of Queen Creek

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Bridgette Blair

Economic Development Specialist

Town of Queen Creek

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Erica Roelfs

Senior Economic Development Project Manager

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Marc Valenzuela

Senior Economic Development Project Manager

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Karla Moran

Manager, Economic Development

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Natalia Cuneo

Economic Development Coordinator

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